TESTIMONY OF GROUPE SCOLAIRE BILINGUE LA SEMENCE DE VIE – YAOUNDÈ, CAMEROON

After a Journey of Generosity on October 13, 2025, in Yaoundé, Cameroon a beautiful story of generational transformation began in a school. 

GSBSV (Groupe Scolaire Bilungue La Semance de Vie)  is a Christian ministry serving families, nations and God. It consists of a daycare/nursery for children, and a bilingual preschool and primary school. Its vision is to see thriving children within families, built solidly in Christ, educated in excellence, for the purpose of taking responsibility for and transforming society and the world.

At the start of the school year, while they  were preparing their annual activities during the 2025 holidays, they settled on generosity as the central theme of the year. At that time, they did not know exactly what the Lord was calling them to do, nor how this theme would take shape their our institution. They simply chose to trust God and move forward in obedience.

During the first term, after the presidential elections in Cameroon, a period of uncertainty prevailed in the country. While waiting for results, the school administration turned this period into a spiritual retreat time for the teachers and consulted a few people on what they could do. It was in this context that Brother Josian Edson MAHO, a Generosity Path Catalyst,  told him about the Journey of Generosity (JOG). They had never had about this program but  agreed to discover what God wanted to teach them through it.

During the two days of training, they were deeply moved and realized that God had been preparing their hearts for a long time to walk the path of generosity. At the end of this gathering, they set up a collaboration group called “Educating Children” in order to continue this momentum within our institution. The fruits of this training were visible at every level.

Impact of the Journey of Generosity at GSBSV: testimonies of transformation within the community

1. Producing T-shirts bearing messages of generosity as ceremonial attire for the school’s students and teachers

The School Administration, together with the collaboration group created during the JOG, designed T-shirts featuring a Bible verse on the theme of generosity. These T-shirts were worn by hundreds of people (staff, parents, and students) during the ceremony  marking the end-of-year celebrations. The following year, the teachers began teaching generosity through Bible studies, educational guidance sessions, and various school activities. Little by little, they observed real transformations within the community.

2. Transformation in the lives of students

• One student shared how he had given one of his two Bibles to a classmate from his church who didn’t have one. He wanted his friend to also be able to follow Bible studies and grow in the knowledge of God.
• Another student spoke of how he had given a pair of shoes he loved very much to his cousin who needed them.
• Other students began spontaneously lending their school supplies to their classmates.

The teachers also observed a genuine spirit of mutual support emerge in the classrooms. Students who understood certain lessons better took the initiative to help those who were struggling. This dynamic was especially notable in the Level 3 classes before gradually spreading to other levels. Students learned to work together and to seek collective success rather than individual success. This shift considerably improved the working atmosphere in the classrooms.

3. The transformation of the teachers

Among the teachers as well, the transformation was remarkable. Several teachers began voluntarily sharing their meals with colleagues. Some prepared dishes at home to bring to prayer meetings or staff gatherings. These simple gestures strengthened fellowship and created a genuine family atmosphere within the school.

In one of the most striking testimonies was of a teacher . In her class was a child whose parents had never bought him sports attire. Every physical education session became, for him, a source of embarrassment and suffering. One day, everyone was surprised to see that he was finally wearing a complete outfit. Upon inquiring, they discovered that this teacher had personally bought the child’s sports uniform. What makes this gesture even more extraordinary is that this teacher herself wa s going through significant financial difficulties. A single mother, she was raising her children alone while also caring for a sick child and yet despite her own needs, she chose to give. The younger brother of this same student had his snacks provided by another staff member whose own son was in that class. This testimony perfectly illustrates what generosity produces when it transforms a heart.

4. The reading support program

The school also set up a reading support program for struggling students. Every morning, from 7:00 to 7:30 a.m., teachers generously gave their time to support these children. After only three months, several of them were able to read independently. This success is the fruit of the teachers’ dedication, who served without expecting anything in return. It was evident how generosity could also be expressed through the gift of one’s time, energy, and skills in service to others.

5. The short-story collection project on generosity

One of the most inspiring projects of the year was the creation of a collection of short stories about generosity. While reflecting with the students on the impact generosity had had in their lives, the teachers wondered how to pass this message on to other children.

The idea was born to write a collection of short stories in which each student would tell a story highlighting generosity. Over several months, the children imagined, wrote, and revised their texts. During the ceremony marking the end of the year, the school published a collection made up of ten short stories written by seven students from Grade 3 and Grade 4 (CE2 and CM1). Titled: SEEDS OF GENEROSITY.

The depth of their reflections was amazing as they expressed the values of sharing, love, and solidarity through their stories. This project allowed the children not only to develop their writing skills, but also to become ambassadors of generosity themselves among other young people. Several copies of this collection were sold to parents and guests present.

Today, this school gives all the glory to God for the transformation observed in the lives of the students, the teachers, and the entire community. The Journey of Generosity was not only a training; it was an instrument God used to transform hearts and make the school a place where generosity is lived out daily. We bless the Lord for His work among us, and  pray that this momentum will continue to bear fruit in the years to come.

To God alone be all the glory.